Hyundai Santa Fe vs Ford Explorer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Santa Fe · Ford Explorer
- Length184.6 in – 193.1 in
- Height66.1 in – 66.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in – 110.2 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,459 lb – 4,098 lb
- Width74.0 in – 74.2 in
- Ford Explorer width78.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 8.3 in shorter (188.8 in vs 197.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 4.3 in longer wheelbase (108.3 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 837 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 4,616 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 837 lb heavier (3,779 lb vs 4,616 lb)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.4 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Santa Fe is 4.8 in narrower (74.1 in vs 78.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Santa Fe is 8.3 in shorter (188.8 in vs 197.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Santa Fe · garage fit for Ford Explorer
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Santa Fe — Hyundai Santa Fe is narrower by 4.8 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Santa Fe — Based on length × width (Hyundai Santa Fe)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Santa Fe | Ford Explorer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.8 in | 197.1 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 78.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 70.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 112.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,779 lb | 4,616 lb | 837 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 184.6 in – 193.1 in).
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